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The Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012. The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is...  MORE

The Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012. The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is the first Prius variant to be spun off from the Prius platform. According to Toyota the "v" stands for "versatility." The Prius α is offered in the Japanese market with a nickel-metal hydride battery at a price of ¥2.35 million, and the lithium-ion battery version is expected to sell for ¥3 million. The Prius v base price in the U.S. starts at US$26,400 and is offered only with a nickel-metal hydride battery. Worldwide sales through March 2013 reached 294,900 units, led by Japan with 73.1% of the model global sales. LESS